Patagonia Men’S Swiftcurrent Traverse Wading Pants

Description

Patagonia M’s Swiftcurrent Traverse Wading Pant

Because Sometimes Chest Waders Are Just Too Much Wader

Beach fishing. Drift boat days. Warm-weather small stream missions. Travel. There are plenty of situations where strapping yourself into full chest waders feels like overkill — and the Patagonia M’s Swiftcurrent Traverse Wading Pant was built for exactly those moments.

Lightweight, low-bulk, and seriously versatile, these wading pants use a 4-layer, 100% recycled H2No® Performance Standard shell with a PFAS-free DWR finish. Innovative sizing, articulated patterning, and a feature set that actually makes sense in the field. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

What’s Going On Here

• 4-Layer H2No® Shell, 5.6 oz, 100% Recycled — Tough, waterproof, and treated with a PFAS-free DWR finish. Does the job without the weight.
• Expandable Waistband — Easy on, easy off, flexible fit. SecureStretch wading belt keeps gear in place without sagging. Tool docks at the belt loops.
• Zippered Fly with Gusset — Quick streamside relief, done with dignity.
• Articulated Crotch Gusset & Seat — Repatterned for durability, reduced seam stress, and real athletic movement in and out of the water.
• Thigh Stretch Pockets with Drain Holes — Quick access, self-draining. Because wet pockets are nobody’s friend.
• Heavy-Duty Ankle Scuff Guards — Abrasion resistance where you actually need it.
• Anatomical Booties — Lower volume, sock-like fit. Comfortable from the first wade.
• Fair Trade Certified™ — Made in Vietnam by people who earned a fair premium for their work.
• Weight: 1,134 g (40 oz) — Regular fit

Materials & Care Instructions

• H2No® Performance Standard shell4-layer, 5.6-oz 50-denier 100% recycled polyester microfiber high-density taffeta face bonded to a 100% recycled polyester backer; with a waterproof/breathable barrier, and a durable water repellent (DWR) finish made without intentionally added PFAS
• Thigh pockets3.9-oz 86% recycled polyester certified by OceanCycle and sourced from coastal communities at risk of plastic pollution/14% spandex stretch plain weave; with a DWR finish made without intentionally added PFAS
• Pocket fabric is certified as bluesign® approved
• Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory

Care Instructions

Hand Wash, Use Mild Detergent, Hang Dry, Do Not Iron, Do Not Use Fabric Softeners

Less wader, more freedom. Go fish.

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